Kids are Using Their Voices To Be Heard

Kids are Using Their Voices To Be Heard

By: Hau Chu and the NewsELA Staff

Hello! You are going to do the following :

1) Read Pages 1-4 of the article "Kids are using their poetry in new ways to make their voices heard."

2) When you are finished reading, you can answer the Quizziz Questions Located Below.

3) When you finish, you will go on I-Ready Reading.

4) If you're finished with IReady, you can read an A.R Book.



Page 1.

Multiple Choice

1.What is the meaning of the word “illuminate” as it is used in the passage? (RI 2.4)

“Younger poets are using poetry to illuminate the issues of today.”

• A. to draw attention to

• B. turn on a light

• C. add glitter to something

• D. to turn away from

Multiple Choice

2.What is the effect of the following metaphor as it is used in the passage? (L 2.5)

“Any supplementary resources that are available to excite kids or excite readers around poetry is all good...But it’s sort of like you go to an amusement park, you got cotton candy, popcorn, peanuts, games and arcades - all these things that are cool and support the amusement park - but everybody’s coming for the roller coaster.”

• A. Alexander is saying that poetry is up and down like a rollercoaster.

• B. Alexander is saying that reading poetry is as fun as going to an amusement park.

• C. Alexander is comparing poetry written by Giovanni to being the roller coaster at an amusement park; he is saying that poetry works, such as hers, are highly desired

• D. Alexander is saying that you are able to receive enjoyable emotions by reading poetry.

Multiple Choice

3. Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the selection? (RI 1.2)

• A. The article tells us about Kwame Alexander’s life and why he writes poetry.

• B. The article shows us how and why kids use poetry in the real world to make their voices heard and persuades its readers to explore poetry as a way to talk about issues of today.

• C. The article tells us about the Washington, DC youth poet laureate.

• D. The article tells us about all the bad events that are happening in the world and why kids need to use poetry.

Multiple Choice

4. How does the statement, "You are your own megaphone, you’re your own microphone, and you’re putting your own voice out there” contribute to the central idea of the selection? (RI 1.2)

• A. The author wants the readers to become cheerleaders, using a megaphone to make their voices louder.

• B. The youth poet laureate is making this statement.

• C. It is a metaphor.

• D. It shows the reader that it is important for you to advocate for yourself, to make your voice heard, and how you can do so with the use of poetry.

Multiple Choice

5. Based on the selection, how does the author view poetry? (RI 2.6)

• A. The author feels that poetry should be the only type of literature we teach in school.

• B. The author feels that poetry is an important tool that can be used in order to let their voices be heard and advocate for themselves.

• C. The author feels that poetry is easy to write and post on social media for everyone to see.

• D. The author feels that poetry is boring and that no good can come from using it to express your thoughts and opinions.

Multiple Choice

6. How does the author show the importance of poetry to kids in today’s society? (RI 6.3)

• A. By bringing the way that kids can use poetry into what interest them, social media and music, as a platform for sharing poetry.

• B. By talking about a famous poetry author.

• C. By starting the article with a famous line from William Shakespeare.

• D. By talking about how wonderful poetry is.

Multiple Choice

7. Which of the following explains the author’s purpose in writing the selection? (RI 2.6)

• A. To show the reader how to write poems.

• B. To teach the reader about Kwame Alexander’s life history.

• C. To inform the reader about the importance of poetry as a platform and voice for young kids.

• D.To entertain the reader with different examples of poetry.

Multiple Choice

8. Which of the following quotes supports the claim that Giovanni was an important role model for Alexander? (RI 1.1)

• A. “One person who understands Giovanni’s impact more than most is her former student Kwame Alexander.”

• B. “Nikki Giovanni began publishing poetry in the 1960s.”

• C. “You are your own megaphone, you’re your own microphone, and you’re putting your own voice out there.”

• D. “Giovanni is often considered a living legend in the poetry world.”

Multiple Choice

9. What is the meaning of “laureate” as it is used in the passage?(RI 2.4)

“...Aniyah Smith, 17, Washington, D.C.’s youth poet laureate.”

• A. a poem

• B. person giving out the award

• C. person who is honored with an award

• D. the award being given out

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